US Bridges

N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.63 Miles W of I-435 · Structure no. 407651052515003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 4th Street
CrossesBetts Creek Drainage
Location1.63 Miles W of I-435
RouteCity Street 2515
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06286, -94.82168
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns N 4th Street over Betts Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.